Can a deposit be “non-refundable”?
When booking a venue for an event, such as a wedding, birthday or family get together, it is all too common for the excitement to take over and for paperwork to be signed before the Terms and Conditions have been read! But what happens if the event needs...
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Cut whiplash injuries with the headrest
Whiplash injuries and claims can be avoided if drivers and passengers do a simple test The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) with support from motoring safety experts Thatcham Research, is urging car users to protect themselves by making sure...
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Maintenance for life – should spousal maintenance have a time limit?
Graham and Maria Mills separated in 2000. At the time of the divorce Mrs Mills was to receive a lump sum which was sufficient for her to buy a mortgage-free family home. She also received a monthly maintenance allowance for life. During the intervening...
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Alarming rise in Lasting Power of Attorney being used in financial abuse of dementia sufferers
LPA stands for Lasting Power of Attorney. It is a powerful legal document. It is the power of an individual to appoint some-one as their official attorney to make decisions on their behalf in the future over property, finances or even healthcare and care...
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Local firm awarded Law Society’s Top Quality Mark for Excellence
Just one year on from being one of only 11% of law firms in the country to be awarded the Lexcel accreditation, JMP Solicitors sailed through the onsite re-assessment. The Law Society assessor remarked: “The firm has succeeded in implementing the high...
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Court of Appeal summary
Reproduced: PRESS SUMMARY Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Appellant) v Stephen Williams and Robin Waistell (Respondents) [2018] EWCA Civ XXX On appeal from: Mr Recorder Grubb sitting in the Cardiff County Court, Cases Nos. B2OYX969 and B34YJ849 JUDGES: Sir...
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The Court of Appeal Judgment in Williams v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Network Rail have admitted to their failings in dealing with this pernicious weed and the injunction we brought to make them deal with the problem has been agreed with by the Court of Appeal. What does it mean? This is a significant case for local...
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Landmark Japanese Knotweed case reaches the Court of Appeal
Landmark Japanese Knotweed case reaches the Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has today concluded its two day Hearing following a claim by a home owner against Network Rail following an alleged failure to treat and prevent Japanese Knotweed from damaging...
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Solicitor trainee added to Roll of Solicitors
We are celebrating with Nikkita Nelson-Aylott, the latest trainee who has completed her training contract with the firm, and was officially admitted to the Roll of Solicitors at the beginning of April 2018. Nikkita studied law and completed her Legal...
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Separating – should you leave the family home?
If you are in the sad situation where you have decided to separate, should you leave the family home? The family home is often the most valuable asset a couple own. A separating spouse or partner may wish to leave the family home for a variety of reasons,...
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Partnership and Shareholder Agreements – a small price to pay?
Going into business with a partner, whether it be a partnership or a company, is an exciting time for any business entrepreneur. The hunger and determination for success is a powerful motivator and what could be…
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Can I sue my previous employer, even though they are no longer in business?
“I’m in my sixties and just noticed I am losing my hearing. For years, I worked in a factory surrounded by noisy machinery. I read I may be able to claim for compensation. The thing is, the factory closed down many years ago.”
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